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Donald Nuse Obituary
Donald Gene Nuse, 59, embraced into the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 8th, 2026. He was born January 17, 1967 to Richard Nuse in Caldwell, Kansas.
Donald served in the United States Navy from 1985 to1993. He was a hard-working man who loved his family, and loved working in aircraft manufacturing. Moments in his free time were spent watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Woodworking and building, and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his father Richard Nuse.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years Melissa Nuse, his brother David, his three children Jacob, Sarah, and Jared, and his 4 cats.
As his body moved on, he believed that he was simply moving to his forever home with the Lord in heaven.
Memorial services will be 10am Monday, March 16, at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Derby. A memorial has been established with Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
16
Memorial service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mortuary, Derby
1415 North Rock Road, Derby, KS 67037
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Smith Mortuary - Derby ChapelOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.